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Popular Photographs at Bill Swartwout’s Galleries

13 years at Fine Art America and these are the most popular images.

I first joined Fine Art America/Pixels in late 2013 and with nearly 700 sales to date, here are some of the most popular photographs based on a mixture of sales, number of views, number of comments and people who have “favorited” and/or “liked” what they saw. Sales, however, are among the most prominent criteria. Each of the images below have been purchased more than twice, with some of them having been purchased more than a dozen times each.
Link to: Bill Swartwout Photography’s Gallery.

Is this my own arrangement of “popular” pieces? No, it is not. Fine Art America, one of my two main production companies, defined the selection algorithm, based on company criteria, for the image display order. It used to be solely up to the artist to determine the initial order and I formerly let the display order default to my most recent uploaded photographs. It remains that way in most of my separate collections. However, the change in general display order has had a positive impact on people viewing my gallery – they tend to browse longer and look at more photographs. I am also seeing an uptick in sales, which, of course, is a good thing.

I bill myself (yes, pun intended) as a landscape/seascape photographer, but it is easy to see that my seascapes win out over the landscape category. While I have sold something from each of the many collections in my FAA/Pixels private gallery, my most popular collections are 1) Indian River Inlet Bridge, 2) Ocean City Maryland and 3) Delmarva Peninsula Beauty. I am fortunate in that I live in coastal Delmarva (exactly two miles from the Atlantic Ocean) and in close proximity to both Ocean City, Maryland and The Indian River Inlet Bridge just north of Bethany Beach, Delaware.

I also live within a short drive to the Assateague Island National Seashore and the Wild Ponies of Assateague Island. My former home was in Baltimore, Maryland very close to Fort McHenry. These special places also give prominence to other collections relating to those destinations/topics – and have produced photographs purchased by many art collectors.

Thank You!

I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported my art photography over all of these years. Y’all rock!

Link to: Bill Swartwout Photography’s Galley at Fine Art America

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Purple Martin Gourd Birdhouses

Near the Assawoman Wildlife Refuge in Sussex County, Delaware, a Martin Apartment House stands proudly against the backdrop of vibrant greenery.

Standing tall and proud like a sentinel of avian hospitality, a metal pole holds court over a gaggle of white gourd Purple Martin birdhouses. This setup isn’t just any old bird condo — it’s a five-star resort for the feathered elite!

Nestled amid the lush greenery near Assawoman Wildlife Refuge in Sussex County, Delaware, it’s as if the houses are saying, “Welcome to our humble abode; please leave your worries at the door!”

The birds are living their best lives, flitting about like they own the place. Meanwhile, the homeowners — those stately gourds — are doing their part to blend seamlessly with nature.

It’s a real-life episode of “Cribs: Bird Edition,” and you can bet those martins are throwing wild parties when no one is watching. Who knew that birdhouses could be both chic and eco-friendly?

So next time you’re wandering through this green paradise, don’t forget to tip your hat to the feathered residents and their stylish accommodations!

Prints available: CLICK HERE.

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Big Boy Toys Miata Convertible and Ercoupe Airplane

These toys are shown here at the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Airport (SBY) in Salisbury, Maryland.

Big boy toys galore! Picture this: a sleek, dark green Miata convertible, parked with all the swagger of a peacock strutting its stuff. It’s sitting right in front of an open hangar, where a vintage 1946 Ercoupe aircraft rests like it’s waiting for its next thrilling adventure.

Celebrating a bit here, because…
The above photograph is the 2,000th photograph uploaded to my online Photography Gallery at Bill Swartwout Photography.

The scene unfolds at the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Airport (SBY) in sunny Salisbury, Maryland. It’s the perfect backdrop for a day filled with luxury and a dash of mischief.

The setting perfectly captures the essence of luxury and freedom, where the thrill of the open road meets the skies above. Can you hear the engines revving? Or is that just the sound of my dreams? This Miata isn’t just a car; it’s a ticket to freedom, and the Ercoupe is its high-flying cousin.

Together, they’re like Batman and Robin — if Batman were a convertible and Robin were a quirky little plane. Just imagine the weekend plans: cruising along the coast, then soaring above the waves. Now that’s what I call living the high life!

Note: While the above paragraphs are written in a “tongue-in-cheek” prose, the toys do exist. They are, however, not indicative of the “essence of luxury.” The 79 year old aircraft and 17 year old convertible are easily affordable for someone who does not own a fishing boat or go golfing twice a week most of the year.

Please visit my Photography Gallery to see the broad scope of my work. Click HERE.

To see the Miata/Ercoupe photograph, Click HERE.

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